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Discussion # 4

Message expanded.Message readRe: Supporting Activity: Fault Tolerance

posted by IRFAN CHAUDHRY (you) , Mar 15, 2016, 9:29 PM

 

A fault tolerance refers to a set up that prevents computers from failing in case of unexpected error. In order to make use of fault tolerance, organizations need to know how a network may fail and take steps in order to prevent failure. There are a number of methods that are used to achieve fault tolerance. For instance, power failure can be prevented by using a UPS. Power surge can be prevented by using surge protector. Data loss can be prevented by using backup systems. Firewall can be used to prevent unauthorized access. To make choice of the different fault tolerance methods, it is important to consider their importance to the organization. The most important should be implemented before the others.

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posted by JOSEPH FISCHER , Mar 16, 2016, 5:43 AM

 

I agree that the use of a UPS might be considered fault tolerance, it will keep the system running for a little while, but it may only keep the system up long enough to shut it down gracefully.  I am not sure how a firewall would be considered fault tolerance though, please elaborate?